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A member asked:
Can i get the pertuessis (sp) vaccine being pregnant?
13 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes after 20 weeks: You can get a tdap vaccination that includes pertussis after 20 weeks of gestation.
Answered 9/11/2012
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Yes: You should get it. Check with your OB doctor for the best time to get it.
Answered 5/25/2017
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Recomended: Yes as a matter of fact it is recommended to be given as Tdap to pass passive immunity to the new born
Answered 4/16/2015
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Yes ...and..: This can help boost babies immunity to pertussis by getting well developed immunity from you.Pertussis is most deadly in the first 6 mo before babies can build up their own immunity with shots. Your shot can help bridge that vulnerability. Parents, grandparents & others that will be close to baby in these months should consider having this booster (TdaP).
Answered 5/27/2017
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